Mom's Homemade Biscuits

With Mom's Homemade Biscuits, you can bring the comforting warmth of a classic family recipe straight to your kitchen. These buttery, flaky biscuits are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold milk, ensuring a perfectly tender texture every time. The secret lies in working chilled butter into the dough for those delightful, flaky layers—just like Mom used to make. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe produces golden-brown biscuits that are perfect for breakfast, holiday dinners, or as an accompaniment to savory soups and stews. Brush the tops with melted butter for an irresistible finish, and serve warm with jam, honey, or a generous pat of butter for a nostalgic treat that everyone will love. Whether you're new to baking or a seasoned pro, these biscuits are guaranteed to become a household favorite in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold)
• 0.75 cup whole milk (cold)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir together until evenly mixed.

Step 3

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized chunks of butter.

Step 4

Pour the cold milk into the mixture and gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it 3–4 times. Pat or roll the dough out to about 1/2-inch thickness.

Step 6

Using a round biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather the dough scraps, gently knead them together, and repeat until all the dough is used.

Step 7

Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

Step 8

If desired, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter immediately after removing them from the oven for extra flavor and shine.

Step 9

Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(590.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2072.1

Total Fat 127.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 339.2mg	0%
Sodium 2622.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 13.8g
Protein 32.0g	0%

Vitamin D 169.6IU	0%
Calcium 270.7mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 529.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.0%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 38.8%